The 23-year-old has most recently been linked with AC Milan and Manchester United, while Arsenal, Chelsea and Inter are among the other clubs rumoured to be pondering a swoop.

Belotti's contract in Turin – which was signed last December - includes a €100million release clause for foreign clubs, but Cairo insisted this week that he has gone into the close-season intending to keep Belotti.

And the Toro chief has now insisted the striker himself is eager to stay and thinks his prized asset could even opt to reject a lucrative move if a top club activates his exit clause.

"I care about Belotti and I'm keeping hold of him," Cairo said to Radio 24.

"He has a contract with Toro until 2021. I would only sell him for €100m, but even then he can refuse.